Plot Summary

The Girls

Lori Lansens
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The Girls

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005

Book Brief

Lori Lansens

The Girls

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ontario, Canada • 20th century

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1000L

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Super Short Summary

The Girls by Lori Lansens is a contemporary novel about Ruby and Rose, conjoined twins living in small-town Ontario, Canada. As the oldest surviving conjoined twins, they recount their unique lives with their adopted parents, Lovey and Uncle Stash. The story explores their childhood struggles, shared experiences of love, and Rose's diagnosis with a brain aneurysm, prompting them to write their autobiography. Topics of grief, disability, and health complications are included.

Emotional

Contemplative

Bittersweet

Inspirational

Heartwarming

Reviews & Readership

4.0

22,873 ratings

66%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lori Lansens' The Girls is praised for its unique narrative, strong character development, and emotional depth. Readers appreciate the intimate portrayal of conjoined twins Rose and Ruby. Some criticism includes a slow-paced plot and uneven writing, but overall, it is seen as a compelling and thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Girls?

Readers who enjoyed My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult or The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon will cherish The Girls by Lori Lansens. It appeals to those captivated by profound tales of resilience, unique perspectives, and deep emotional connections in challenging circumstances.

4.0

22,873 ratings

66%

Loved it

25%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Ontario, Canada • 20th century

Theme
Publication Year

2005

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Lexile Level

1000L

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